The Hat Jack® genuine wooden hat stretcher. For long oval western cowboy hats. Hand crafted in the USA.
Protect your investment and never wear a pinching hat again! Use a "Hat Jack" to store each of your hats. Maintains size by preventing shrinkage and absorbs moisture to preserve leather band. Great for straw or felt hats!
Available for hat sizes:
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Small - Child - 7 1/8
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Medium - 7 1/8 - 7 1/2
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Large - 7 1/2 & Up
Instructions for Using the Hat Jack®
USING THE HAT JACK®
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Lay Hat Jack® on flat surface, labels up (wood forms are tapered)
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Twist center handle to approximate hat size
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Place in hat, labels up, center handle parallel to crease in hat crown
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Tighten handle to snug fit
Hat is ready for storage. Always rest hat on crown, brim up.
If Size Increase Is Desired:
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Repeat above steps
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Using teapot or pan with lid slightly ajar, boil clean water, then reduce heat to produce steady flow of steam
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Holding Hat Jack® handle, direct steam evenly to outside of band area
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Twist handle to stretch hat to desired size while applying steam.
DO NOT OVER STRETCH ANY HAT - 1/4" SIZE MAXIMUM!
Example: Size 7 to 7 1/4
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Allow hat to cool & dry 20 to 30 minutes before removing Hat Jack®
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Repeat if hat shrinks until hat maintains desired size and fit